Llanelli residents urged to make their voices heard over MIU closure at Prince Philip Hospital
Today (23 October), a special drop-in event is set to be held in the afternoon from 2pm to 7pm, where residents of Llanelli and surrounding area are being encouraged to share their views on the decision by Hywel Dda to…
Llanelli woman recounts harrowing story of how partner survived serious injury thanks to MIU services at Prince Philip Hospital
A LLANELLI woman says her partner would have bled to death if Prince Philip Hospital’s minor injuries unit had not been open after an eight-inch shard of glass pierced his back. Rachel Beckett’s partner Dwayne suffered a deep wound when…
Local Plaid Cymru politicians call on Welsh Gov to intervene on MIU closure at Prince Philip Hospital
Local Plaid Cymru politicians have today called for the Welsh Labour Government to intervene following the announcement that overnight Minor Injuries provision will be scrapped at Llanelli’s Prince Phillip Hospital from November. It was announced last month, following a meeting…
Llanelli Town Councillors express bitter disappointment over Council Leader’s ‘false’ allegations on Facebook
Plaid and Independent Councillors for Llanelli Town Council have expressed bitter disappointment over comments made by the Council Leader on Facebook, saying he was ‘disgusted’ over the councillors in question allegedly voting against supporting Prince Philip Hospital. In a joint…
Llanelli Mind share concerns over MIU closure at Prince Philip Hospital
The charitable organisation Llanelli Mind have expressed their concern over the decision made by the Healthboard to instate a temporary closure of the MIU service at Prince Philip Hospital. In a statement, CEO of Llanelli Mind Jean Cato said: “When…
SOSPPAN campaigners demand public meeting on MIU closure at Prince Philip Hospital
Campaigners in Llanelli are intensifying their efforts to preserve the minor injuries unit at the Prince Philip Hospital, demanding an urgent public meeting with health officials following the announcement of a nighttime closure from November 1. The Save Our Services…
County-wide ‘Living Well’ Events hosted by Carmarthenshire Council and Hywel Dda
A series of Living Well Events, hosted by Carmarthenshire County Council and Hywel Dda University Health Board, are due to be rolled out across the county over the coming months, with the first event hosted at Newcastle Emlyn Leisure Centre…
Hywel Dda UHB leading the way to reduce the carbon footprint of inhalers
Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) is leading the way in Wales and the UK in supporting people to switch to more environmentally friendly inhalers and reduce their carbon footprint. Inhalers contain essential medicines that help people with asthma, COPD,…
Arts programme to support children and young people’s mental health returns
Hywel Dda University Health Board’s (UHB) Arts Boost programme, designed to reduce feelings of distress and improve mental health through the arts, returns for the summer and is now open for referrals. Offered to children and young people aged 12-17…
92-year-old in severe pain left waiting 14 hours for Ambulance
A 92-year-old woman was left waiting 14 hours for an Ambulance after sustaining an injury to her back and suffering from chest pains. Olwen Simpson (pictured), who lives in Cynwyl Elfed had been at home on Saturday afternoon when she…